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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,312.16, 888,467.55 and 192,952.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,312.16, 888,467.55 and 192,952.29 is: 289,428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,312.16 : 888,467.55 = 192,952.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,312.16/888,467.55 = 192,952.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,312.16x = 888,467.55 × 192,952.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,312.16x = 171,431,848,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,431,848,363.19/592,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,428.21

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